Jolly Phonics Group Two: Sounds, Actions and Words to Read
Group Two of Jolly Phonics teaches the sounds c k, e, h, r, m, d. Each sound comes with a story, an action and a song to help your child remember it, then gets used straight away for blending into real words.
The 6 Sounds in Group Two
castanets
Click your fingers like castanets (the same action for c and k)
egg
Crack an egg
huff
Huff and puff
rag
Shake the rag like a puppy
tasty
Rub your tummy — yummy!
drum
Beat the drum
c and k are taught together because they make exactly the same sound — only the spelling differs, and children learn which one to use for which word much later. By the end of Group 2, most children can read simple three- and four-letter words confidently.
Words Your Child Can Read After This Group
Combining Group Two's new sounds with Groups One and Two together, your child can now read words like:
Practising Group Two at Home
- One sound a day, with two minutes of revision of everything learned so far.
- Say pure sounds, not "suh" or "tuh" — see our full guide to how to say each sound correctly.
- Use the action every time. It's a memory trigger, not just for fun.
- Blend as soon as you have three or four sounds from this group — don't wait until the whole group is finished.
This fits inside our full 15-minute daily phonics routine, part of the complete guide to teaching phonics at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sounds are in Group 2 of Jolly Phonics? +
Group 2 is c k, e, h, r, m, d.
What words can my child read after Group 2? +
Words such as red, hen, cat, mad become readable, along with any words combining these sounds with sounds from earlier groups.
How long should we spend on one group? +
Most children learn about one new sound a day with daily revision, so one group takes roughly a week, followed by ongoing practice while moving on to the next.
Should we move on if my child hasn't mastered every sound yet? +
A little unevenness is normal. If your child is clearly stuck on more than one sound in the group, spend a few extra days revising before moving on, rather than pushing ahead.